Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 31, 2026. King County Library System is proud to join more than 140 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington in One Book, One Coast — the West […]

Saturday, June 13, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate the exciting sport of dragon boat racing, featuring competitive races, cultural performances, and community engagement. The festival also features cultural […]

Thursday, June 18, 2026. Organizers of the CID Summer Kickoff are inviting the public to participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt for the Largest Dim Sum Gathering on […]

Saturday, June 20, 2026. Browse the curated selection of Japanese vintage goods, handmade items, and local vendors. Enjoy the festive atmosphere featuring a bake sale, raffle, and live music & […]

Saturday, June 27 and Sunday June 28, 2026. Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA across the lake from Seattle, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as "Aki Matsuri", Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come […]

Saturday, July 11, 2026. JASSW is pleased to offer a special opportunity to meet Katsura Sunshine before his live rakugo performance in Seattle. Katsura Sunshine is an internationally acclaimed rakugo storyteller who brings the 400-year-old Japanese art of comic storytelling to audiences around the world in English. Before his Seattle performance, join us for an […]

July 14, 21, 28, 2026. Mukai Farm & Garden is proud to present our 4th annual Studio Ghibli Festival in 2026! We will be screening 3 Studio Ghibli films at the Vashon Theatre this July. It is open to the public and costs $6 at the door, however no one will be turned away. The […]

Friday, July 17, 2026. Stop by Mukai on your way to Strawberry Festival! Guided tours will be available on the hour including a sneak peek into the historic Fruit Barreling Plant. Don’t miss your opportunity to take a photo with our Unofficial Mayoral Candidate, Marshall the Strawberry!

Saturday, July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2026. Summer is around the corner and so is Bon Odori! Join us in celebrating our 94th annual Seattle Bon Odori! Join us for Japanese-folk dancing, delicious food, live entertainment and so much more! We can't wait to see you there! Bon Odori is a centuries-old Japanese Buddhist […]

Saturday, July 25, 2026. Wing Luke Museum is excited to welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon, born and raised in Hawaiʻi, for an exciting afternoon as he talks about his new cookbook, 'Ohana Style. From the kitchens of Maui to home kitchens around the world, Sheldon’s work honors the generations, traditions, and stories that shape Hawaiian cuisine. […]